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SCHOOL CLOSURE

6/27/2021

By now you have all heard the news about the school closures due to the extreme heat. I know it is disappointing because you were all expecting to have your Gr. 7 celebration on Monday. This has been postponed until Tuesday. If school is closed again on Tuesday, we will notify you right away to inform you what will happen for your Gr. 7 celebration. Not to worry, it will take place in some way, shape, or form! We will have a proper farewell! Feel free to post any questions you have here.

IMPORTANT:
1.) SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED ON MONDAY!
2.) Gr. 7 Celebration has been postponed until Tuesday

VIDEO LINKS:
Pharrell Williams - Happy

SOAR DAY TOMORROW

6/24/2021

TECHNOLOGY WELCOME TOMORROW

Tomorrow is S.O.A.R. day! You worked hard on your self-regulation and on being a great representative of Laurier. This is your reward! Tomorrow, you are free (IF YOUR PARENTS GIVE YOU PERMISSION) to bring technology to school. For one block or time, I will allow students to watch a movie together, play a game, read, or do art on their devices. At no point are you permitted to use any form of social media. If you do, all students will lose this privilege immediately. Keep this in mind as you will not want to be the student who is responsible for losing this privilege.

IMPORTANT:
1.) DONATIONS FOR PABLO - I have only received about half of the loonies from students. Please bring this tomorrow so we can contribute to his going away gift.

LEARNING:
1.) MUSIC/FINE ARTS: Music presentations with Garage band will be tomorrow morning at 9:10am.

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

Holiday

VIDEO LINKS:
Happy - Pharrell Williams

DREAMS ARE MADE OF THESE

6/22/2021

Have a Nice Day!

Today, students continued learning about different belief systems, worked on their Garage Band creations, and worked with Ms. Altman in the library. We only have a few days left! Tomorrow, students will work on a comprehensive self-assessment of the core competencies, present their music, and also review for the probability and belief systems 'Show me what you know' that will happen on Friday.

IMPORTANT:
1.) Please bring a minimum of $1 to donate to Pablo's (Earth Bites) gift.

LEARNING:
1.) MATH:

Review probability.
Show me what you know will be on Friday.

2.) SOCIALS:

Review Belief systems.
Show me what you know will be on Friday.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Post a message to Ms. Chung here to thank her for the song she made for you!

VIDEO LINK:
Song from Ms. Chung - Dreams Are Made of These

BELIEF SYSTEMS

6/21/2021

Belief Systems

Today, students were introduced to judaism, christianity, hinduism, janism, islam, and a few other belief systems. It is important to learn about different cultures, religions, and belief systems so we have a better understanding of the world and the people around us. Regardless of what you believe, all religons promote universal kindness and treating others with respect. Imagine what could happen if everyone on Earth learned about these belief systems? What do you think would happen?

IMPORTANT:
1.) DONATION FOR PABLO: Please bring at least $1 to donate for Pablo's gift to thank him for everything he has taught you over the years. If you could please do this tomorrow, I would greatly appreciate it.
2.) Gr. 7 Celebration Drink Order Form: Click here to order your drink for the celebration.

LEARNING:
1.) MUSIC: Continue working on your music (Garage Band).

2.) SOCIAL STUDIES: Tomorrow, you will start your group work on the individual belief systems.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

We have been participating in track and field and outdoor activities over the last couple of months.
In paragraph format, please talk about how your health has improved in the last few months.
LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain how my physical health has improved in the last few months.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format (Intro, body, and conclusion)
2.) 3 supporting points (state something and back it up)
3.) You must mention three examples in your supporting points of activities you have learned or participated in that has definitely helped keep you healthy and physically fit.
4.) Ask two students a question about their post and how they are staying physically fit.
5.) Respond to all questions received.
6.) Edit/revise your post based on a self-assessment.

VIDEO LINKS:
Refer to links posted below.

FAREWELL SETH!

6/17/2021

FAREWELL SETH!

Today was a sad day. We spent some time in the afternoon saying farewell to our good friend Seth. He will returning to his home country. Seth will return to the Netherlands to start high school. Each student had an opportunity to say a few kind words to Seth today. We sat him down in front of the class and each student came up shared some memories and kind words with him. It was indeed a sad day to see Seth say farewell to everyone! We hope we will see you one day in the future!

IMPORTANT:
1.) Gr. 7 Celebration forms/money. Please etransfer or bring cashe tomorrow along with your form.
2.) SCHOOL BOOKS: return all library books, class textbooks, and novels to school ASAP! TOMORROW WOULD BE GOOD!

LEARNING:
1.) POST A RESPONSE:

Today's PAR will be dedicated to SETH! He has been such a SOARing member of our Laurier community and we want him to know how much we appreciate him!
Write a paragraph/letter/poem to Seth. This is your opportunity to let him know how much you will miss his friendship!

VIDEO LINKS:
Wear Sunscreen

DRAMATIC READING

6/16/2021

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

Today, over half of the students completed their dramatic readings in class. Students read poems, commercials, and short stories. It was clear that all students spent a great deal of time practicing and rehearsing their readings. We will finish off the remainder of the presentations tomorrow. Tomorrow is Seth's last day at Laurier as he will move back to Holland in two days time. Let's make his last day at Laurier as memorable as possible. Please keep in mind what we spoke about in class today so we can make tomorrow a special day.

IMPORTANT:
1.) Return pink forms and send money to the email address provided on the sheet.
2.) Upload/hand in any missed assignments. Nothing will be accepted after tomorrow unless you have spoken to me about it.

LEARNING:
1.) LA/NOVEL APPROACH: A handful of students will need to submit their work ASAP.

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

HOLIDAY - Tomorrow's PAR will be dedicated to Seth's last day at Laurier.

VIDEO LINKS:
Relaxing Music

LAURIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - FINAL DAYS

6/14/2021

Happy Pride Month!

The school year will start winding down next week. We have about 11 school days left. This includes a day of Gr. 7 celebrations in the final week. Students have some final assignments and missed assignments to submit. If they are not handed in, this will adversely affect your evaluations on your report card. So if you have not submitted a major assignment, be sure to give it to me tomorrow so I can take it into consideration while I write your report cards.

IMPORTANT:
1.) Tomorrow is your last day to hand in any missed assignments for it to be included on your report card.

LEARNING:
1.) LA/NOVEL APPROACH:

All Novel Approach work must be submitted on Wednesday.
Book club tomorrow.

2.) MATH:

Complete pg. 438-437 Questions #1-7
Click here for the questions.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

HOLIDAY

VIDEO LINKS:
The Next Step in BC's plan to safely restart

DRAMATIC READING

6/10/2021

Dramatic Readings

Today, students had time in class to practice their dramatic readings after watching a few examples on YouTube. Students understand they need to use humour, a serious attitude, and make sure people can connect to what they read to the class on Monday. Students will present their readings on Monday morning. Novel Approach booklets should be completed by the end of the day tomorrow so you can submit your PR by Wednesday.

LEARNING:
`1.) MATH: Holiday Complete handout from class.

2.) LA/NA: Complete Novel Approach booklets by the end of the day tomorrow. Get most of it done at home tonight.

3.) POST A RESPONSE: Holiday

VIDEO LINKS:
If you Give a Child a Word - Spoken Art

LEARNING SUMMARY

6/8/2021

OWN THEIR LEARNING

Students were busy as usual. We started the day with a 'SHOW ME WHAT YOU KNOW' of the reading strategies. Students practiced using their reading strategies for a reading comprehension activity. Later, we continued learning about probability and completed more probability questions. We will make these in class tomorrow. In the afternoon, we worked on our year-end learning summaries to prepare for the end of the school year. We will continue doing this for the rest of the week. Keep learning! #thelearningneverstops

IMPORTANT:
1.) UPLOAD YOUR PHOTOS FOR THE END OF YEAR CELEBRATION

LEARNING:
1.) MATH: Complete any unfinished math from today and yesterday.

2.) LA/NOVEL APPROACH: Book Club session tomorrow morning.

3.) POST A RESPONSE: Holiday

VIDEO LINKS:
7 Things That Happen When Students Own Their Learning

CHEMISTRY: Show Me What You Know

6/7/2021

Jackson Pollock Painting

Today, students learned more about the indigenous story telling culture. thy learned that their history and culture was passed on from generation to generation through oral language. Students will present their final Novel Approach 'BIG IDEA' through aspects of the indigenous ways of story telling.

IMPORTANT:
1.) This is your last opportunity to upload your PHOTOS for the year end celebration slideshow. DO THIS TONIGHT (FreshGrade). For details on the types of photos you need to upload, refer back to last week's post.

LEARNING:
1.) MATH: Pg. 433 - 435 #1-10 Marked and corrected at home.

2.) SCIENCE:

Review all your notes from today's in-class review session
Know the definitions for substance, dilute, elements, saturated, compounds, suspension, mixture, solution, dissolve, matter, solute, molecule, solubility, and particle. (This will be based on the in-class review today. Also, you may refer to Google definitions if you like). Click here for the definitions.
Know everything about solids, liquids and gases using the particle theory of matter.
Be able to explain the difference between chemical and physical changes.

3.) POST A RESPONSE: HOLIDAY

VIDEO LINKS:
Sarain Fox - The Power of Indigenous Storytelling

pH Lab - Acids and Bases

6/4/2021

Click here to add your results for your acid/base tests.
Click here for the lab write-up template.

RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS

6/3/2021

Reconciliation

Today, we watched a documentary about residential schools. More specifically, St. Anne's Indian Residential school in Ontario. Students learned about the horrific atrocities that happened at the residential schools. It is important to learn about these things so we can help in reconciliation process. It is important that we honour those children who were sent to the residential schools and especially those who never made it out. We must learn about what really happened and must help reconciliation.

IMPORTANT:
1.) Upload your photos for the Gr. 7 Celebration Slidehsow to your FreshGrade ASAP!
Baby Photo (age 0-1)
Toddler Photo (age 2-4)
Primary Photo (age 5-8)
Current Photo (Gr. 7)

LEARNING:
1.) LA/NOVEL APPROACH: Book club session tomorrow. Be sure to complete your work for tomorrow.

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

Today, we all watched a documentary about what happened at St. Anne's Indian Residential school. Although we will never fully understand what these children went through and experienced, we know how horrific it was.
Please write a paragraph about the role you and all other Canadians must play in reconciliation. Remember, reconciliation is about improving the our relationship with the indigenous community.
LEARNING INTENTION: I can express my true feelings as to the role we all have in the reconciliation process.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph or letter format
2.) You include 2-3 points that you feel could help with the reconciliation process. Back up your points.
3.) Make it a learning experience. In your paragraph/letter, you should explain why we must do everything to help the reconciliation process.
4.) Edit/revise as necessary.

VIDEO LINKS:
Residential Schools

JACKSON POLLOCK ACTION SPLATTER PAINTING

6/2/2021

Today, students started the day off with a book club session. We focused on book club expectations and criteria. Students were assessed on their ability to participate and engage one another. The criteria is available on FreshGrade. Later, they were introduced to probability for our final math unit. In the afternoon, students completed their Jackson Pollock inspired action splatter painting according to our learning intentions and the zones of regulation. To end the day off, we went for a walk around Langara.

IMPORTANT:
1.) Upload your personal photos to FreshGrade fo the year-end celebration! IMPORTANT!

LEARNING:
1.) LA/NOVEL APPROACH: Book club session tomorrow.

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

It is very sunny and hot today. Go enjoy the outdoors!
PAR HOLIDAY!

VIDEO LINKS:
Math Antics - Basic Probability

SCHOOL CLOSURE

SOAR DAY TOMORROW

DREAMS ARE MADE OF THESE

BELIEF SYSTEMS

FAREWELL SETH!

DRAMATIC READING

LAURIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - FINAL DAYS

DRAMATIC READING

LEARNING SUMMARY

CHEMISTRY: Show Me What You Know

pH Lab - Acids and Bases

RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS

JACKSON POLLOCK ACTION SPLATTER PAINTING

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